Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis.
Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIP) is a rare condition of unknown etiology. It is characterized by multiple, small, flaskshaped outpouchings in the esophageal wall. Involvement may be segmental or diffuse. Since this entity was first reported in 1960, there have been 43 cases described in the English literature. These cases are reviewed and six additional cases are reported with emphasis on clinical and radiographic parameters of this entity.
D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography